First Sickness Since Sleeve Question..

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

My throat is killing me. I'm a teacher. After many years of immunity I guess with the lower calories/weight loss my immune system is down (although I do take my vitamins) and I caught something.

So I'm wondering if (I'm 2 and a half months out) you had any differences in symptoms, duration etc. of colds flu, whatever since being sleeved. I will keep hydrated.

Thanks so much!

[elindoll88 92]

I also teach. Had a cold while on my pre op diet in April and then at the beginning of the school year in August, 2 months post op. All colds are different, so I couldn't say that one was heavier or lasted longer than the other.

However, I've had a neti pot for several years and love it. It makes me feel better than any decongestant on the market. I also use Coldeeze instead of Airbourne. Clinical studies have shown that taking Coldeeze at the first onset of cold symptoms can reduce the length and severity of the cold.

When I had my pre op cold, I realized one of my food triggers was feeling sorry for myself- I went to the drugstore for cough Syrup and cough drops, came out with candy and snacky foods. Now I keep a "sick pack" in the cupboard so I don't have to go to the store when sick. It has many varieties of cough drops and several packages of egg drop Soup flavoring packets. I replenish supplies when I feel better.

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

Thank you so much for your response. Good ideas!

It's turning from a sore throat into a congestion thing. Since it's so new I got a little freaked about doing this or that with my new stomach. (Like maybe some products would be harder on us).

Luckily I have this long holiday weekend to recover.

I hear you about wanting to go to comfort foods. Although I can't really eat anything on that list (mac and cheese, etc)- which is fine. I have had a lot of Soup and watered down some OJ which I don't usually have of course because of the sugar content.

I have my 3 month check up on Monday so I'll see my blood work results and know if there's anything lacking in my diet to help me for the future.

[arathfon.rn 32]

How long did your cold take to go away? I am having my first cold post surgery and I never get sick. Im staying hydrated and taking cold medicine. I hope it goes away fast. I feel terrible.

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

It wasn't that bad-- I think it was a few days and felt like a "normal" cold.